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Carmi Times The use of food stamps in White County increased during the recession, assisting families in stretching their food dollars, contributing to local spending and helping spark a national debate about the future of the federal nutrition program. email … Where Do Food Stamps Go the Furthest? At the Farmers Market Criticism of Nutritional Improvement Act is perplexing |
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Food stamps don't help muchThe TennesseanMost younger people don't realize it, but those of us who happen to be on Social Security are already being squeezed if we happen to also be on food stamps. I worked all my life and have only a pittance for Social Security. More: continued here
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NET Website Lawyers for juveniles, food stamps for felons, anti-discrimination protections for LGBTs discussed in LegislatureNET WebsiteJuveniles facing court dates would automatically get lawyers, but only in the state's largest counties, under a proposal advancing in the Nebraska Legislature. Meanwhile, a proposal to allow people convicted of drug felonies to qualify for food stamps…and more »…
Dallas Morning News Stamp honoring Lady Bird Johnson unveiledSeattle Post IntelligencerAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The smiling face of Lady Bird Johnson, who during her time as the nation's first lady advocated for the environment, appears on a new postage stamp that was dedicated Friday by the U.S. Postal Service in Austin. The ceremony …Stamp honoring…
Food stamps: Odd successTribune-ReviewOf course, the government and garden-variety “progressives” point to this as a grand “success” of the food stamp system, formally known as SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. As if taxpayers being nicked for about $6 billion a month is … More: continued here